MEET GRAND COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEPTION
Kick off Convention with a meet and greet with Fraternity leaders. Don’t miss your chance to make new connections, hear from Pi Phi leaders and enjoy being back in-person for convention.
OPENING DINNER AND KEYNOTE
There’s nothing quite like a Pi Beta Phi Convention! Join hundreds of Pi Phi sisters as we celebrate Friendship True and the ties that bind our sisterhood. During this meal, we will recognize Pi Beta Phi International Officers and the 2022 Alumnae Excellence In Award winners.
FOUNDATION PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
Sisters and friends who support Pi Beta Phi Foundation are invited to a reception to celebrate their support of our sisterhood.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
The business of Convention 2023 will begin in earnest with the Opening General Session, including the State of the Fraternity, a legislative preview and presentations of charters to chapters and clubs established since we last gathered in 2019.
FRIENDS AND LEADERS FOR LIFE LUNCHEON
This luncheon will include a spotlight on some of our sisterhood’s greatest friends and leaders, including an introduction to the 2023 Members of Distinction.
GENERAL SESSION
The afternoon general session includes many of the business items which have brought us together biennially for more than 150 years. Members will vote on legislation, the election of officers and hear an update from Grand Council’s Meeting Ritual Research Committee.
PLEDGING AND PREPARATORY SERVICE
Join us in welcoming an exemplary group of alumnae initiates as they take the first steps toward Pi Phi sisterhood. Please plan to wear white attire and participate in the Pledging and Preparatory Service prior to Sunday’s Initiation Service.
DINNER BY CHAPTER
It's time for one of the favorite events at every convention—Dinner by Chapter! Members are invited to sit with their fellow chapter sisters to share stories and celebrate that special bond we share with sisters from our chapters. The evening will also include the beloved Banner Parade, award presentations and recognition of the Balfour Cup honorees.
LATE-NIGHT SISTERHOOD EVENT
The fun doesn’t stop after dinner! Join your sisters for fun and friendship (more details to be announced).
FOUNDATION MAY LANSFIELD KELLER BREAKFAST
Members of the Evelyn Peters Kyle and Marianne Reid Wild Giving Societies are invited to spend the morning together in appreciation of their steadfast support of our sisterhood.
INITIATION SERVICE
Initiated members are invited to participate in the Initiation Service of our newest alumnae members. Grand President Lisa Gamel Scott will preside over the ceremony and members should plan to wear white attire.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
As we gather again in sisterhood, we will also take the opportunity to remember and recognize those sisters who are no longer with us. Carnations will represent those sisters who have passed since 2019 as we remember the Friendships True which are now in the eternal bonds of sisterhood.
RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
After a morning of cherished Pi Phi traditions, continue the spirit of appreciation with recognition of past award winners, new award presentations and a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Cookie Shine.
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
The business portion of Convention will come to a close with a keynote and the announcement of the 2023-2025 elected Fraternity officers.
OFFICERS RECEPTION
Members are invited to continue the celebration of the newly elected 2023-2025 Fraternity leadership.
WINE CARNATION BANQUET
The wine carnation signifies the love shared by Pi Phi sisters, and that spirit will fill the room during the Wine Carnation Banquet. Tonight’s dinner will include the installation of the 2023-2025 Grand Council, additional award presentations and the announcement of the 2025 Convention location!
LEADERSHIP AND LITERACY EXPERIENCE
This full-day experience will focus on developing the future impact of our sisterhood through individual leadership and literacy service. We’ll kick things off on Monday with an immersive leadership experience where attendees will be inspired to identify their passions and outline small steps toward their goals, both personal and professional. Attendees will be encouraged to determine their strengths, develop their confidence and dream big about the future all while building connections with support from sisters. We’ll end the day by highlighting the past 110 years of Pi Phi’s literacy commitment. Members are invited to help cast a vision and share ideas for the next 100 years of literacy service.